I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply. But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences between the two threads? And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you? Thanks!

It's probably not something you do all the time but I'm wondering if our friends north and east of us are paying any mind to Hurricane Isaac. Some of the 'projections' aim this rascal over through Missouri and then to go persecute the north east USA. Polly

Way to go Steven! I'm headed to the fair today or possibly Wednesday. I'll look for your quilt while I'm there. It will be fun to see a quilt from a fellow rctq'er. Twila in Willow

Mr. Esther, the ants and the nearest oil refinery believe that Hurricane Isaac is aiming for us. We know the drill about batteries, prescriptions and full gas tanks. That part is easy. Cooking the good stuff in the freezer since we may not be able to 'hold' it is easy. Herding 8,500 gators to...

Remember that from Sewing with Nancy? Bologna. It takes me 10 minutes to clear a path and sit at the sewing machine. However . . . I have discovered that 6 1/2 + 6 1/2 does equal 12 1/2 eventually. I'm putting together bits and pieces for a truly scrappy quilt of everything in the bins. ...

The R foot is TOTALLY healed and needs no more constant care....just keep an eye on it The L Foot has finally healed to the point of no more WEEKLY visits...go back in 3 weeks and then a 'final' check by the Mayo Ortho by the end of August and that should be that for a few months. I will have...

Larisa Vann Ok, it's easier to post here than to try to get back to the "regular" newsgroup, so if one of you would repost it there for me, it would be greatly appreciated. This morning, I had pretty major surgery on my left big toe. Simplest way to explain it was that my big toe was...

I now can cut fabric while sitting down........even fussy cut, no less. Thanks, Mz Polly, for suggesting it. Today, we took the back-up SM (garage sale, Kenmore w/cams) for a 'can you fix it' to a local fella and 3 hours later he called to say it was finished! What was really neat is he took...

I am working on Carol Doak's Block of the Month, available through her Yahoo group. May, June and July are posted he http://www.flickr.com/photos/illini81/ (along with the wedding quilt from hell made for my sweet niece and her new husband). The problem with that quilt was tension! I...

Anyone got 4fq's or 1 meter of Fabric Freedom Deco Delights Blue Dragonflies F756-Col-1- my friend is making a doudle bed quilt and we cannot get this pattern to complete it. Any help appreciated. Andy.

Just have to tell everyone - If you ever get a chance to attend a program by Sharon Shamber - DO IT!!! Most enjoyable, humor filled program I have seen for ages. She came to our Quilt Guild in Florida from Arizona. Didn't even complain about our hot humid weather. The program was filled with...

Have any of you made any fabric purchases from there? Any comments? Thanks Butterfly

Life has been topsy turvy for the last month. Have had 3 funerals since Memorial Weekend--2 relatives from the same family. Sure hope it settles down before too long. Latest Feetz update: I do _not_ have to see the Ortho Surgeon Dr again but will continue with the regular Ortho Dr. He is...

Happy day, oh happy day. Both my distance vision bionic lens and my only one-week old close vision lens are settling in and getting better by the hour. How you would laugh at when I walk the yorkie about sunset. Have to wear a hat and sunglasses since I'm so not used to seeing light....

DD2 is doing quite well in her chosen profession. http://www.rawartists.org/mundibroda Big plus at the page, at least one nice pic with Potato. I have now learned that Potato is in fact a female. NightMist --

Can anyone help please? I know it's an old line, but not so long ago it was everywhere. Suddenly, I can't find any and I need at least two yards. I'd love to know if anyone has seen this fabric available anywhere. Thanks ;D -- Trish Brown {|:-}

It has been a good while since I was willing to turn on the oven here. I even made cornbread the other day on the grill. I am missing baked goods though. If you are with me on that you might enjoy this link. I have not tested any yet but have my eye on at least a...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3HkHWIW70w My DH is in there. Two clips of him playing the dulcimer line, sitting out back in front of the berry patch, and one of him playing violin in the kitchen. Some of those folks look like they are playing at gunpoint! (G) NightMist

Has the sun come out? Where is everyone? No new posts showing up. Janner France

Howdy! This 9-part documentary has some fascinating info: http://www.whyquiltsmatter.org/welcome/ Ragmop/Sandy